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Can you replace the battery in a Dodge Grand Caravan?

Can you replace the battery in a Dodge Grand Caravan?

Your Dodge Grand Caravan works hard hauling you and your family on a daily basis. Replacing your Dodge Grand Caravan battery with one from AutoZone ensures you get to all of your appointments, run errands and get to work on time without any problems. You don’t leave anything to chance when you purchase a high-quality battery from AutoZone.

What happens when you turn the key to start a Dodge Caravan?

I have a 2002 Dodge Caravan when I turn the Key to start I get nothing, no lights, no nothing if the key is in the on or off position still nothing, no dash lights no headlights no nothing. nothing also with a battery charger on the battery.

When did the 2001 Dodge Caravan come out?

Unveiled at the 2000 North American International Auto Show on January 10, 2000, the redesigned 2001 Dodge Caravan and 2001 Chrysler Town & Country were released for sale in August 2000. I have a 2002 Dodge Caravan when I turn the Key to start I get nothing, no lights, no nothing

Your Dodge Grand Caravan works hard hauling you and your family on a daily basis. Replacing your Dodge Grand Caravan battery with one from AutoZone ensures you get to all of your appointments, run errands and get to work on time without any problems. You don’t leave anything to chance when you purchase a high-quality battery from AutoZone.

Why does my Dodge Caravan battery drain while driving?

If your battery is draining while driving, it is almost without exception the Caravan’s alternator that is causing the problem. If it is you should see the battery or alternator light on, it indicates that the alternator is not creating the necessary voltage to charge the battery. It could be a bad battery, or more likely a bad battery cable too.

When did we buy the Dodge Grand Caravan?

We bought the Grand Caravan when we had three teenage children. Outside the obligatory Chrysler minivan transmission problems and an early replacement of front struts and steering pump, which were covered by the extended warranty, it has been a very reliable performer. The mileage is poor, as expected.

Why does my Dodge Grand Caravan need to be reset?

Spotting any issues can just mean that it needs to be reset to confirm that none of the problems have lingered. Any Dodge Grand Caravan PCM will draw all of its sustenance directly from the car battery. Once the car battery has been disconnected the module is going to shut down.

What does the computer do on a Dodge Grand Caravan?

The Dodge Grand Caravan PCM, or powertrain control module,is the computer that controls everything from the fuel mixture to the emissions regulation system.

Spotting any issues can just mean that it needs to be reset to confirm that none of the problems have lingered. Any Dodge Grand Caravan PCM will draw all of its sustenance directly from the car battery. Once the car battery has been disconnected the module is going to shut down.

The Dodge Grand Caravan PCM, or powertrain control module,is the computer that controls everything from the fuel mixture to the emissions regulation system.

What happens when you hook up a car battery backwards?

When they put installed the battery, they hooked it up backwards and blew the main fuse. When the main fuse was replaced and I was driving off I noticed that the charging light was on, and the radio/clock was not working. Taking it back, they confirmed that the alternator was dead and replaced it (with me paying for it).

What happens when you disconnect a car battery?

It sounds like it was careless work not checking the cables/terminals correctly when disconnecting the old battery. The old battery was tested by my regular mechanic and came up as “bad” with 48% charge.

What to do if you hook up your car battery incorrectly?

In small claims court, just say, “They ADMITTED to hooking up my battery INCORRECTLY.” If you aren’t clear, and concise, in your claim, you might lose your claim. You need to go to the shop manager or store manager for resolution.

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Ruth Doyle